September 01, 2012, 8:12PM

Wines of the Moment, according to Patti Davidson at The Vintage Wine Shoppe (432 Cahaba Park Circle, 205-980-9995) are so named because they are usually whatever she feels like tasting at that moment. "Oh, we've been wanting to taste this one," she might say, and that's what will go out on a table on any given Saturday around three in... Full story »

June 22, 2012, 2:42PM

The Piggly Wiggly in Homewood (3000 Montgomery Hwy., 205-879-0884) will host a wine tasting on Friday, June 22, from 4- 6 p.m. No charge. Whole Foods Market (3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-912-8400) will host a wine tasting with Mark from Alabama Crown on Friday, June 22, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. No charge. Wines to be poured are: Columbia Valley Merlot... Full story »

June 05, 2012, 3:30PM

The Western Supermarket in Mountain Brook (2717 Culver Road, 205-879-1746) will host a wine tasting of the wines of Colterenzio on Tuesday, June 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Letizia Pasini will pour at least six wines from the Alto-Adige region of northeast Italy. Full story »

May 22, 2012, 4:44PM

The Western Supermarket in Mountain Brook (2717 Culver Road, 205-879-1746) will host a wine tasting with Robin Riddell from Winebow Imports on Tuesday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. There will be at least seven wines from Italy, Argentina and Chile, including an Argentine Amarone-inspired wine. No charge. Full story »

May 10, 2012, 2:12AM

City Vineyard (Arbor Place Shopping Center across Hwy. 280 from Lee Branch, 205-437-3360) will host two special wine tastings this week, in addition to their regular activities. On Thursday, May 10, at 6 p.m., there will be a wine tasting with Shelbi Wilson of Brochelle Vineyards. Wines to be tasted include Chardonnay, Grenache, Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah and two... Full story »

May 08, 2012, 4:17PM

If you're looking for something to do tonight, the Wine Shop at the Western Supermarket in Mountain Brook (2717 Culver Road, 205-879-1746) will host a wine tasting with Allen Papp, national sales manager for Darioush Winery, on Tuesday, May 8, at 5:30 p.m. No charge. Darioush is a Napa Valley winery, noted for Bordeaux style estate wines. The tasting includes Chardonnay,... Full story »

April 27, 2012, 2:46PM

The Piggly Wiggly in Homewood (3000 Montgomery Hwy., 205-879-0884) will host a wine tasting on Friday, April 27, from 4- 6 p.m. No charge. Whole Foods Market (3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-912-8400) will host a wine tasting with Jimmy from International Wines on Friday, April 20, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. No charge. Whole Foods is in the midst of a... Full story »

April 25, 2012, 9:27PM

Rush Wines will be participating in two great charity events that benefit children. On Thursday, April 26, from 5:30- 9 p.m., the Charity League of Birmingham will hold Hear Me Roar, to benefit speech- and hearing-impaired children in Alabama. The event is at the Harbert Center (2019 4th Avenue North) downtown. Guests will enjoy wine and beer tasting, a... Full story »

April 25, 2012, 3:32PM

Brio Tuscan Grille at Brookwood Village (591 Brookwood Village, 205-879-9177) will host a spring wine and food tasting of Ruffino wines paired with bruschettas on Thursday, April 26, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m. The pairings are: Liabo Chardonnay, a lively citrusy Chardonnay paired with a bruschetta of mozzarella, basil and chilled tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil and cilantro pesto.... Full story »

April 20, 2012, 12:31PM

The Piggly Wiggly in Homewood (3000 Montgomery Hwy., 205-879-0884) will host a wine tasting on Friday, April 20, from 4- 6 p.m. No charge. Whole Foods Market (3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-912-8400) will host a wine tasting with Tyler of United-Johnson Brothers on Friday, April 20, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. No charge. Wines to be tasted are: Raimat Albarino Palacios... Full story »

April 17, 2012, 3:52PM

Stone's Throw Bar & Grill (3 Mt. Laurel Avenue, 205-995-0512) will be the setting for a tasting of Italian wines from the portfolio of Fairest Cape Beverage Company on Tuesday, April 17, from 6- 7:30 p.m. Master of Wine Peter Koff will be there to discuss the wines and there will be a sampling of hors d'oeuvres from Chef... Full story »

April 13, 2012, 4:11PM

The Piggly Wiggly in Homewood (3000 Montgomery Hwy., 205-879-0884) will host a wine tasting on Friday, April 13, from 4- 6 p.m. No charge. Whole Foods Market (3100 Cahaba Village Plaza, 205-912-8400) will host a wine tasting with David Allen featuring Spanish wines on Friday, April 13, from 4:30- 6:30 p.m. No charge. Wines to be tasted are: Bodegas Lurton... Full story »

March 26, 2012, 9:54AM

Destin, FL - The Sandestin Wine Festival, one of the South’s best events of the year, today announced expanded culinary offerings at this year’s 26th annual event, scheduled for April 26-29 at the charming Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort . The Sandestin Wine Festival has become a favorite event for thousands of guests each spring.... Full story »

March 22, 2012, 4:26PM

The Wine Shop at the Western Supermarket in Mountain Brook (2717 Culver Road, 205- 879-1746) will host a wine tasting with Brandon Vorst of J Vineyards & Winery on Thursday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. No charge. The wines to be tasted are: Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Cuvee 20 Brut Brut Rose Full story »